About

Hostelworld users rated us the Best Hostel in Latin America at the 2011 & 2012 Hoscars!

If you are looking for a modern place with a relaxed atmosphere and welcoming staff...you should experience America del Sur Buenos Aires!

Our hostel opened in December 2008. It was built from scratch to fulfill backpackers’ needs while offering modern decor and high-comfort accommodation. We are in the famous San Telmo district. This is one of the oldest districts in the city and is within walking distance of Plaza de Mayo, 9 de Julio Avenue, Puerto Madero, and Plaza Dorrego. The metro station and buses are also nearby, so you can go everywhere easily.

We have a wide range of private rooms, with doubles, singles, and twin bedrooms as well as triples and quadruples. We also offer four-person shared dorms. Both the shared and the private rooms have private bathrooms, individual air conditioning units, and a hairdryer. Double rooms also have cable TV, telephone, and safety boxes. Dorms have individual lockers.

We also have wheelchair-accessible rooms and two elevators.

The shower and toilets are in different compartments so two people can use them at the same time.

We have a great TV room with DVDs, an amazing open area for BBQs, free Internet access on three shared computers, and a free Wi-Fi signal in all rooms and common areas.

Would you like to reserve any excursion or bus? Or watch and feel an amazing Boca Juniors Football Match? Or find out about the best parties and restaurants in town? Our staff will help you with bookings and advice to make the most of your time in Buenos Aires!

Please note that due to severe fluctuations in the Argentine pesos, rates are in USD to avoid any price difference and misunderstandings. If at the time of making your reservation you choose to see the rate in ARS, please beware that Hostelworld show a referential Bloomberg´s rate, but the in force exchange rate for tourism is the Tourist or MEP exchange rate, which is much higher. This is why rates are in USD and do not change.

Cancellation:

We have a 48hr cancellation policy. All cancellations and changes must be made by email or they will not be accepted.

Please note, if cancelled, modified or in case of no-show, the total price of the reservation will be charged.

Your booking will be charged in full after your Free Cancellation period has expired. No refund after this will be provided.


Final rate without taxes for customers with foreign passport. Argentinian customers will be charged for IVA at check in

We reserve the right to pre-authorise your card in order to ensure credit card details are correct.

You will be invited to free walking tours around the most important neighborhoods and we will offer you VIP passes to the best clubs.

We look forward to seeing you soon among our guests!

House Rules

Check In

15:00 - 16:00

Check Out

until 11:00

  • Taxes Not Included
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Facilities

  • Free City Maps
  • Free WiFi
  • Free Internet Access
  • Free City Tour
  • Bicycle Parking
  • Airport Transfers
  • Luggage Storage
  • Fax Service
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Reviews

9.4Superb(6323)
  • Value for Money
    9.6
  • Security
    9.6
  • Atmosphere
    8.3
  • Cleanliness
    9.6
  • Staff
    9.7
  • Location
    9.6
  • Facilities
    9.5
Stayed in Jun 2025
10
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Niamh
Couple, 25-30, Ireland
Best thing about this hostel was Roman!!! He really made our stay so much fun and made us feel very welcome! The hostel was great- the beds are really comfortable- a real bonus they make your bed every day which is really lovely. We will be back!
Stayed in Jun 2025
9.4
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Brenton
Male, 18-24, USA
overall a great value and a great hostel. Its neat that this place makes your bed and does a nice clean every single day. The only caution I would list is that this hostel is not a super social hostel compared to many I have been in. I was thankful to be matched with two other travelers from the US but if I hadn't, I wouldn't have had such a good time. I would stay again but not for solo travel. Kitchen gets VERY crowded
Stayed in Jun 2025
10
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Sophie
Female, 25-30, USA
Awesome! Whole facility was really clean, staff were very friendly, and met a lot of other travelers. The bed was remade every day which seems really fancy for a hostel! Each bed had its own shelf, light, and plug. Good central hang out area right next to the kitchen. Would stay here again!
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Location

Chacabuco 718, Buenos Aires, Argentina
1.5km from city centre
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Hostelworld says

Hostelworld guests voted America del Sur Hostel Buenos Aires the best in Argentina and Latin America at the 2011 Hoscars. This hostel is located in the beautiful San Telmo area, a short walk from Casa Rosada, Plaza de Mayo, Calle Florida and much more. Travellers tell us the staff are "enthusiastic, friendly, helpful and competent, while the hostel itself is very chilled out if you want it to be, but also can party a lot, too". We like that all their rooms are low capacity and ensuite.